Revolutionizing Windows with Millimetre Wireless Power

Guru Wireless, a pioneering company in the United States, is on a mission to revolutionize the retrofit process for smart windows by leveraging wireless power technology. The goal is to make smart windows more accessible and cost-effective for a wide range of buildings.

A recent grant from the US government has provided a significant boost to GuRu Wireless's efforts. The grant will enable the integration of GuRu Wireless's cutting-edge 24GHz wireless power and control technology with electrochromic windows, with the aim of creating more energy-efficient buildings across the country.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Technologies Office (BTO), is specifically targeted at advancing research that will make building upgrades more feasible and economically viable. One of the key advantages of this technology is its potential to reduce the cost of retrofitting electrochromic windows in existing commercial buildings by up to 90% when compared to traditional hard-wired solutions.

Electrochromic windows offer dynamic control over the amount of light and heat entering a building, leading to significant improvements in energy efficiency. Despite the clear benefits of this sustainable technology, its adoption in existing commercial buildings has been hindered by the high costs associated with infrastructure and installation of power cables.

GuRu Wireless's innovative system utilizes 24GHz mm-wave phased arrays and a proprietary RF smart lensing technology to efficiently deliver wireless power over distances. The system's architecture is designed in a scalable and tiled format, allowing for versatility in applications, use cases, form factors, and power/distance requirements.

With GuRu Wireless's system, each unit can power and control multiple electrochromic windows while also serving as a data aggregation point within a building. The company's transmitters can seamlessly connect to building and cellular networks, showcasing the system's adaptability and connectivity.

By eliminating the need for hardwired installations, GuRu Wireless's wireless power transfer technology is set to transform the way smart windows are integrated into buildings. The Phase 1 SBIR award will enable GuRu Wireless to further develop and customize its wireless power beaming system for a proof-of-concept deployment in a government laboratory, laying the groundwork for a commercial-grade solution.

“Our technology enables power delivery over the air, making it ideal for applications where batteries or traditional wiring are impractical or costly. Electrochromic windows in commercial buildings are a prime example of the transformative potential of our approach,” stated Narbeh Derhacobian, the CEO of GuRu Wireless. “By reducing upfront costs and offering greater design flexibility, our technology opens up new possibilities for window placement and design in commercial buildings.”

For more information, visit www.guru.inc.